Vitamin B9 - Folates, Folacin, Folic Acid... All these names correspond to the same vitamin whose name derives from the Latin folium (leaf), because it is particularly abundant in the leaves of plants. We actually group under the name of vitamin B9 a set of molecules: the folates. Vitamin B9 is involved in the renewal of cells, particularly red blood cells, and in their growth. It therefore prevents some forms of anemia and plays an important role in pregnant women during fetal development. The proper functioning of the nervous system and bone marrow is also conditioned by the intake of this vitamin. Those particularly affected by una vitamin B9 deficiency are: - isolated elderly individuals who often suffer from deficiency, - women taking oral contraceptives, - smokers or even elderly people who are heavy alcohol consumers. - people suffering from chronic bleeding. - people with stomach and intestinal diseases, as the digestive system is the entry point for folates into the body. Dietary supplement without sugar, salt, or starch. Folate contributes to the growth of maternal tissues during pregnancy and also helps reduce fatigue. It plays other roles: in blood formation, in the normal metabolism of homocysteine, and in the normal functioning of the immune system. During pregnancy, vitamin B9 can be consumed alone but can also be found in the complex "Prenatal Nutrients", una a formulation specific for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.